Bus Driver

The School Bus Driver safely transports students to and from school during designated routes. This role acts as a vital community link and the first daily point of contact for students. Drivers manage student behavior, operate vehicles under varying conditions, and perform routine maintenance. Positions are typically part-time split shifts aligned with the public school calendar.

• Vehicle Operation
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  Drive assigned bus daily according to established schedules.
• Route Compliance
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  Stop only at designated locations to load and unload students safely.
• Safety Inspection
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  Perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip vehicle mechanical inspections daily.
• Student Safety Check
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  Inspect the vehicle interior after every run to ensure no students remain on board.
• Behavior Management
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  Maintain order and enforce passenger safety rules firmly and politely.
• Incident Reporting
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  Submit written documentation regarding student misconduct to school administrators promptly.
• Basic Maintenance
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  Keep the bus clean and check levels for fuel, oil, and tires.
• Emergency Response
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  Direct emergency evacuations and administer basic first aid if necessary.
• Extracurricular Transport
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  Drive students and teachers to field trips or athletic events when required.

• Age Limit
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  Must be at least 21 to 25 years old depending on county board guidelines.
• Licensing
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  Hold a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or
  
  B.
• Endorsements
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  Possess both a Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.
• Background Check
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  Pass a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Health Screen
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  Pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). including vision and hearing checks.
• Drug Testing
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  Submit to a pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random testing.
• Driving Record
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  Maintain a clean driving history with no recent major traffic violations.

• Split Shift
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  Work a morning shift and an afternoon shift with a break in between.
• Weather Exposure
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  Drive and inspect vehicles during extreme heat, cold, rain, or winter conditions.
• Physical Demands
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  Sit for extended periods and routinely lift, pull, or assist students with special needs.